Sermons on Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit:

Barefoot And Blessed

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2002

Answer the "burning bush". Go barefoot. Be Blessed.

Barefoot and Blessed (Name), did you get my message? (Name), did you get the message I left for you on your answering machine? (Name), did you get the message I left for you on your cell phone’s voice mail? (Name), did you get my e-mail? We live in the information age where ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A call to be salt-and-light citizens.

Psalm 33.12-22 Blessed is the Nation.. It was in the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13, he found himself sloshing around in a small boat on a mission: He’d volunteered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Transformers

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

A sermon for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Tansformers

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany I Corinthians 1: 26-31 "Blessed are the Transformers"   We are a country, a people who love winners. We adore, almost worship those people who have made a success out of their lives. Success, fame, fortune, are the rules which we live by. We have no time for losers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Are The Blessings?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

When God’s people hear His Word and respond to it, blessings will come.

I. Where Are the Blessings, Preacher? (Neglected Foundations) A. Text: Haggai 1:2-11 B. God says, ‘Your house looks good, but what about mine?’ C. Our history begins with the Babylonian exile in the past, and a newly returned group of Jews (some 50,000) were back in the land. This would give way ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-11

Blessings Are Forever Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

The Beatitudes teach us how to present ourselves to Christ

BLESSINGS ARE FOREVER Matthew 5:3-10 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Sermon on the Mount series. Heaven is where we should focus. I. Each Beatitude has it’s own reward 1. Verse 3&10 Share the same reward: Heaven a. Jesus constantly mentions Heaven, let’s not lose sight of that 2. Verse 4 – Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Blessings Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

Failing to make time for God during strange times might cause us to miss His blessings and instead find frustration instead.

As we see the birth of Jesus, we see Mary’s immediate assistance coming from her faithful husband and unfailing God in the time of her distress. They had to make time for God; God had made this a unique time for them. We too might miss God’s help if we’re too busy with the details of life to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Serving Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Aug 24, 2005

There is great blessing in serving Christ!

“The Blessing Of Serving!” Mark 14:12-16 Introduction: 1. IE: I Know That Several Of You Have Been On A Trip To Israel - And Most Of Us That Haven’t Gone Would Love To See The Homeland Of Our Savior While He Was Here On Earth - One Of The Most Famous Attractions In Israel Is The Dead Sea - I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Father

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

There is no way to fully describe the impact that Godly fathers can have on their children or on their church

The Blessed Father Psalm 1:1-6 June 19, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers here this morning! How many of you have seen Star Wars III? All of the Star Wars movies center around the life of one main character, Anakin Skywalker. Episode three tells the story ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Jacob And The Blessing Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part IV of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Story: The phrase “God Bless you” is said to have been originated by St. Gregory the Great, in the year 594 AD. +He appointed a formal prayer to be said to people who sneezed. At that time it was believed that the air was filled with dangerous impurities and that those who sneezed violently were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Bible Church

The Blessing Of Elizabeth

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006

God’s blessings upon us may or may not take the shape of things we want or expect. But any fulfillment apart from God, will be empty.

The blessing of Elizabeth Luke 1:18-25 Most of the passage we are reading is about Zechariah the priest. However, it begins with a telling statement. In the modern west, our culture serves the related gods of • youth • beauty • health If you don’t have all of these three, you are somehow less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25

Denomination: Mennonite

The Greatest Blessing Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

Jesus sustains us through the hardships of life to give us the greatest blessing - eternity

The Greatest Blessing James 1:9-12 August 20, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A group of girls on a picnic in Washington State’s Cascade Range had taken a wrong trail. After spending a terrifying night in the high country, they were wandering hopelessly-cold, wet, and hungry, and convinced they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blessing Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message addresses the blessing that comes to those who as disciples of Christ embrace personal discipline.

Introduction: Bill Cowher took over as the head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. He quickly showed himself to be a man with a future. In fact, he currently enjoys the longest tenure in the NFL as a head coach with the same team -- which now stands at 14 seasons. Under his guidance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 23, 2006

Week 7 of an 8 week sermon series on the Beatitudes that focuses on our call to bear His peace.

Be-Attitudes February 19, 2006 Blessed are the Peacemakers Note: We live in a world characterized by fighting and rivalry. From sibling rivalry to civil war, we see is the affects of animosity at every level of society. It is everywhere. Funny: Lady Astor once said to Winston Churchill, “If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 27, 2006

God promises Himself and gives his people assuranceds that are meant to be a blessing to Noah and his descendants.

Blessed Assurance Genesis 9:8-17 March 5, 2006 I don’t remember what it was that he did, but I didn’t like it. Luke blew it. I had told him to stop over and over again and when he didn’t, I let him know that he was in trouble. I said some things and took a toy. A little bit later, God began to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessing And Peace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 11, 2006

Paul is writing this to his Christian friends at Ephesus; he also tells them that he sees their loyalty unto the Lord! Paul also tells them, that they are God’s chosen through Jesus Christ, and that they are to become Jesus’ messenger!

Blessing and Peace Text: Ephesians 1:2-8 2May grace and peace be yours, sent to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 3How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal